determinism
/dɪˈtɝməˌnɪzəm/
the doctrine that all events are determined by prior causes
determinism in a sentence
“Hard determinism denies the existence of free will.”
Origin of determinism
French déterminisme from Latin determinare to limit, determine from de- completely + terminare to bound
Related Words
solipsism
the view that only one's own mind is sure to exist
existentialism
a philosophy emphasizing individual existence and freedom of choice
utilitarianism
the doctrine that actions are right if they benefit the majority
relativism
the doctrine that knowledge and truth exist only in relation to culture or society
rationalism
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge
idealism
the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically